PAPILLION LA VISTA SOUTH HS

1,965 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Papillion La Vista South High School, located at 10799 Highway 370 in Papillion, Nebraska, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Papillion La Vista Community School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic rigor and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career-technical education paths. The campus is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment, supported by modern facilities that cater to both the intellectual and personal growth of its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Papillion La Vista South is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including a competitive athletics department, award-winning fine arts initiatives, and numerous student-led organizations. The school places a heavy emphasis on building a positive school culture, often highlighting themes of community service, school spirit, and leadership. By balancing high academic expectations with a broad range of social and athletic opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

1,965

Total Students

119.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAPILLION LA VISTA SOUTH HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,584
Hispanic	147
Black	93
Asian	31
Two or More	95
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	6

White
1,584 (80.6 %)
Hispanic
147 (7.5 %)
Two or More
95 (4.8 %)
Black
93 (4.7 %)
Asian
31 (1.6 %)
American Indian
9 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)829-4600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,965
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	119.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 497

Grade 10 463

Grade 11 485

Grade 12 520